Another 14 tracks from Madonna's new album Rebel Heart have been leaked, ruining the pop superstar's Christmas.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Sony's PlayStation offline, Microsoft's Xbox restored
Microsoft's online network for its Xbox gaming console was restored to nearly full service after an allegedly coordinated Christmas Day hack brought it and Sony's PlayStation network down.
Jennifer Lawrence named highest grossing Hollywood star
Actress Jennifer Lawrence has topped the list of highest grossing actors in Hollywood by Forbes magazine, thanks to her films "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" and "X-Men: Days of Future Past".
52 killed in Syria raids
Syrian regime air strikes killed at least 52 civilians, including seven children, in strongholds of the Islamic State jihadist group, a monitoring group said Friday in a new toll.
Nato airstrike kills five Afghan civilians
Afghan officials said that a Nato airstrike on Friday killed five civilians and wounded six others. Nato’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) did not immediately confirm the strike, but always stresses that it tries to avoid civilian casualties.
Shahryar Kahn says suspended Ajmal needs to decide himself over official ICC test
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan has said that suspended off-spinner Saeed Ajmal needs to decide for himself whether he can pass the official International Cricket Council (ICC) test or not.
Van Gaal heaps praise on midfielder Rooney post stellar win over Newcastle
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has praised Wayne Rooney for his new role as an attacking midfielder following a 3-1 triumph over rivals Newcastle at Old Trafford.
Border admits has become Shane Watson's 'extremely frustrated fan'
Former Australian cricket Test captain Allan Border admitted that he has become an extremely frustrated fan of swashbuckling all-rounder Shane Watson following an inconsistent batting display over the span of 10 years.
Ronaldo's agent claims Portuguese star will retire at Real
Ruling out a return for Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United, the forward's agent has claimed that the star footballer would retire at Real Madrid.
Dhoni creates new record
Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni broke the world record for most number of stumpings in international cricket after he effected his 134th dismissals on day two of the third cricket Test against Australia here Saturday.
US military drops weapons in areas held by IS in Iraq
Volunteer forces in Iraq fighting against the Islamic State (IS) terrorists said US military aircraft dropped weapons in areas held by the terrorist group, Press TV reported Saturday.
Wishes pour in for Salman Khan as he turns 49
Celebrities like Preity Zinta, Sonakshi Sinha and Jacqueline Fernandez wished Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as he turned 49 Saturday.
PK Zooms Past Dhoom: 3 to Record Highest Ever Opening Week Collections
Christmas has proved to be a lucky time for Aamir Khan. Last year, he struck gold at the box office with Dhoom: 3, and this time the superstar's latest offering PK has zoomed past the action adventure's first week collections.
Big Boss 8: Vikram to promote 'I' on the show
Actor Vikram, who is currently in the city, will be promoting his upcoming Tamil magnum opus 'I' on the sets of reality TV show "Big Boss". He will shoot a special episode with host Salman Khan.
Barrel bombs kill 40 in IS territories in Syria
Almost 40 people have died in the Islamic State (IS)-held areas in northeastern Syria as the country's planes and helicopters dropped barrel bombs, said activists.
Adults with HIV+ have poor lower, higher-frequency hearing
A new study has recently revealed that adults with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV+) have worse lower, higher-frequency hearing than their counterparts.
Terrorists planning new attacks in Pakistan
A top Pakistani official said the government has fast-tracked the execution of terrorists following reports that the convicts are in contact with their accomplices across the country and planning new attacks. (IANS)
Obama says Afghanistan will no longer 'be a source of terrorist attacks'
United States President Barack Obama has said that Afghanistan will no longer "be a source of terrorist attacks", a week before the U.S. is set to withdraw its troops and ends its combat mission in the country.
Four new polio cases found in Pakistan
The number of children affected by polio in Pakistan has risen to 295 with the confirmation of four new cases, Dawn reported Saturday.
U.S., South Korea, Japan to sign trilateral pact to tackle North Korea's nuclear threats
The United States, South Korea and Japan will sign a trilateral pact next week to deal with North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, said Seoul officials.
Russia says NATO's military buildup poses biggest threat to country
According to Russia's new military doctrine signed by President Vladimir Putin, the country believes that NATO's military buildup near the border poses the biggest threat to the country.
D-Day got new secret name amid fears Hitler had cracked it
Barack Obama recently posed with a tiara on, for a group picture with girls scout troop from Tulsa.
Kate Middleton named most 'stylish' woman of 2014
Kate Middleton has been recently named the most stylish woman of 2014, it has been reported.
N. Korea Calls Obama 'Monkey' in Hacking Row
North Korea called President Barack Obama "a monkey" and blamed the U.S. on Saturday for shutting down its Internet amid the hacking row over the comedy "The Interview."
China to list legal places of worship, 'root out' illegal - Xinhua
China is to publish online details of legal religious venues, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday, apparently in an effort to identify unsanctioned groups as part of an effort to "root out illegal religious activities".
Hippo jumps from moving truck in Taiwan, startling locals
A hippo that panicked while being transported by truck in Taiwan jumped from the vehicle, breaking a leg and causing confused residents to report spotting a dinosaur on the loose.
Chinese official under scanner for wearing designer belt
An official in China's Hunan province was placed under judicial investigation after a photo of him wearing a Louis Vuitton belt went viral on social media, authorities said Saturday. (IANS)
Probiotics supplements may ease anxiety and depression
Supplements to boost probiotics -- the helpful micro-organisms that reside in our bodies -- can alter the way people process emotional information and ease anxiety and depression, new research suggests. (IANS)
Brain variations may help treat OCD
Researchers have discovered that identifying brain variations may help physicians predict who would respond positively to surgeries to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). (IANS)
Gut bacteria helped humans to be resilient
A new study has found that microbes residing within the guts of our ancestors helped them thrive and evolve into more stable and resilient populations. (IANS)
US drone completes sea-based test flight
The US Navy successfully flew its new unmanned helicopter MQ-8C Fire Scout system for the first time from the guided missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham off the Virginia coast recently. (IANS)
NASA's giant leaps to space in 2014
Apart from Orion's test flight towards Mars, cutting-edge scientific discoveries while studying the Earth and space and preparing for the next generation of air travel were some of the highlights for US space agency NASA in 2014. (IANS)
iPhone to help you track your tweets
A new feature in Twitter's iPhone app can find how many people are reading your tweets, retweeting or clicking on a link you posted. (IANS)
North Korea rejects US accusation of Sony cyber attack
North Korea Saturday rejected the US accusation that Pyongyang was involved in a cyber attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment. (IANS)
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